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 | The RNID Shop offers a range of hearing protection earplugs for adults and children. For lovers of live music, MusicSafe filters or Alpine Party plugs provide comfortable protection that filter out loud noises but also enable the listener to hear ambient sounds, such as voices. For children, lightweight ear defenders are becoming more and more popular, providing youngsters with comfortable protection. RNID also sell earplugs for sleeping, travelling and swimming. |
 | Sensorcom sell attenuating earplugs (which are earplugs that filter sound, rather than block it out), a range of custom-made musicians' attenuating earplugs and in-ear monitoring systems. RNID is part of Sensorcom's affiliate scheme, which means we make money from every click-through from this site. Use this link to buy Sensorcom products and benefit RNID at the same time. |
 | ACS provides viable hearing protection and communication products that are designed to help people enjoy sound safely. The ACS background in helping musicians led it to develop the world's first commercially available soft silicone in-ear monitor. ACS products are now widely recognised by music industry leaders, corporate client and government bodies alike for its excellent sound quality, comfort, reliability and protective capabilities. Find out more about ACS hearing protection. |
 | Eardefendersforkids.co.uk is owned by Eseno Limited and based in Bideford, Devon. We are passionate about safeguarding the hearing of children and have scoured the globe to find what we think are fantastic Kids Ear Defenders. They are available in Pink, Blue, Yellow & Red and conform to EN352-1. |
 | Set up in September 2008, Earplugs.co.uk is a website dedicated to protecting your hearing. Their specialist subject is earplugs and other related products to do with hearing and sound. Buy your earplugs from them through this link, and Don't Lose the Music benefits too. |
 | Audio Relief have a range of hearing protection products that are certified and tested to give enhanced protection whatever noisy environment you are exposed to. Audio Relief are currently offering all Don't Lose The Music customers special discounts. |
 | ProGuard is a new approach to hearing protection; their aim is to simplify the process of buying custom-fit earplugs and this site should answer any question or concerns that you may have. |
 | Enhanced Listening has been in the Professional Audio Industry for 25 years now. As many people now suffer from tinnitus, they have decided to support this campaign. They offer you a selection of generic and custom hearing protection and a choice of attenuating earplugs especially for musicians and music lovers. |
 | Earplugshop sells a variety of earplugs to both business and personal users. They stock earplugs from a variety of manufacturers. They can help to reduce background noise (such as when sleeping or studying), block harmful levels of noise (such as motorcycling and concerts) or even seal out water during swimming or other watersports. They offer free deliveries on all orders over £20. |
 | CMEPCustom Made Ear Protection (CMEP) provides a personal service for high fidelity hearing protection that protects your hearing and retains the character of the music. Our earpieces fit discreetly in the ear and, because they are custom made to a mould of your own ears, they fit exactly and are comfortable to wear, even for long periods. Available nationwide. www.customearprotection.co.uk/applications/music |
 | Puretone take hearing very seriously. Since 1976 we have been manufacturing custom-made earpieces and other hearing products that enhance and protect your hearing. Our skilled team of professionals are experts at creating a custom-made earpiece that is right for you, whether you are a serious musician, club DJ, gig goer or dedicated music listener. Whatever your music or noise protection needs, Puretone can manufacture and supply the right product for you. |
Are there grants available for buying earplugs?
We are not aware of any grants that are available for buying earplugs for personal use. If you're keen to buy earplugs you don't have to spend a fortune: re-usable earplugs start at about £15 (the price of a CD) and will give you approximately 20 dB protection. They can be used at clubs and gigs and are a good compromise if you can't afford custom-moulded musicians' earplugs.
Can professional musicians get free custom moulded earplugs on the NHS?
The Department of Health does not require local audiology services to provide earplugs. This means nobody has a legal right to them from the NHS. There have been cases where services have considered this in terms of prevention, but this has been on a case-by-case basis and at the discretion of the local Head of Service. If you want to pursue this, rather than phone your local audiology service, you should write or send an email to the head of the service and ask whether they'll consider providing you with custom moulds, explaining why you think they should.
Can RNID supply foam earplugs for our club night/gig?
RNID sometimes promotes the Don't Lose The Music campaign by giving away branded foam earplugs. We have to buy them from commercial companies in the same way as everyone else, so we can only give them away at our own events. It is possible to get boxes of 200 pairs of single use, foam earplugs for approx £20. Click on the Sensorcom link above and search for 'Moldex spark plugs' or you could google a combination of the words 'bulk, foam, earplugs' to find other suppliers.